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Amen, Shonda! And Doug, you are right about NECC, but having AASL in the summer would double my opportunities. Linda On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree! There are so many conferences that are held during the > school year when things are really hectic and time-off isn't always an > option. I LOVE the AASL conferences that are held, but I know that if > I go to one in the middle of the year, then I will have to give up a > technology conference or a state library conference later in the > spring. While the other ALA conferences are important, I do agree > that the conference that provides me with the most inspiration to work > on new ideas, new projects, or new concepts is the AASL conferences. > They meet my specific needs SO well...and yet, only a certain few are > often allowed to attend (because I've missed great friends that I know > SHOULD be there when I've attended...but couldn't come because of > their work assignments / teaching). > > We're free during the summer and by July, I'm refreshed and ready to > get started again. I'd much rather spend my time getting new ideas to > take back to school in the fall than worrying about what I'll face > when I leave in the middle of the second month of school because I > left for a conference. The timing of this conference just doesn't > work well for some of us in "the real world" (i.e., the trenches) of > school librarianship. > > Just a thought. > > ~Shonda > > -- > Shonda Brisco, BA Ed., MLIS > Library Media / Technology Specialist > Weatherford, TX 76086 > > Digital Bookends wiki / blog: > http://digitalbookends.pbwiki.com > http://shonda.edublogs.org/ > sbrisco@gmail.com > > Resources for Texas School Librarians: > http://txschoollibrarians.ning.com/ > http://txschoollibrarians.wikispaces.com/ > > "Digital Resources" columnist > School Library Journal > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- Linda Martin Teacher Librarian and Storyteller 2007 Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year Gainesville, GA lindamartin423@gmail.com www.lindamartin.us -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------